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In my last few ROM updates I had problems with my contacts. I would export them menu>import/export>export to SD card, and then import them. However the contacts then would be all screwed up. Choosing a contact would bring up an entirely different contact. Moreover I found that I couldn't even correct it by hand. Even if I'd manually change the name and number, it would still decide to show me a completely different contact than the one I had chosen. SYncing with google seemed to make the process even more confusing.
So the last ROM update, I ended up starting from scratch and typing in all my contacts manually.
Before flashing another ROM I'd like to know if backing up the actual Contacts app (w/data) in Titanium would save all of my phone contact information.
I don't believe it does. I keep my contacts backed up in my google account. Every ROM I install syncs with my google account automatically and pulls my contacts to my phone
Titanium backup does backup contacts.
Just remember to backup "CONTACTS STORAGE" not "CONTACTS".
All contacts info is stored in contacts storage.
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diablo009 said:
Titanium backup does backup contacts.
Just remember to backup "CONTACTS STORAGE" not "CONTACTS".
All contacts info is stored in contacts storage.
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i am unable to backup contacts and contact grooups for sms sending....
can titanium backup do it? if yes, how?
rohitpsk said:
i am unable to backup contacts and contact grooups for sms sending....
can titanium backup do it? if yes, how?
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I am not sure of that. But contacts storage does restore contacts and favorites.
I am not sure of SMS groups. Maybe u should see for some file related to messaging app, or for sms storage.
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I just checked through TiBu. There are two entries:
1. [sms/MMS PREFS] Messaging 2.2.1 and
2. OMACP 1.0
Create a test group, backing these up, then delete one of ur groups, and try restoring back to see if these are the files that need to be backed up.
Please post ur outcome of we can all know if that works.
diablo009 said:
I am not sure of that. But contacts storage does restore contacts and favorites.
I am not sure of SMS groups. Maybe u should see for some file related to messaging app, or for sms storage.
Edit:
I just checked through TiBu. There are two entries:
1. [sms/MMS PREFS] Messaging 2.2.1 and
2. OMACP 1.0
Create a test group, backing these up, then delete one of ur groups, and try restoring back to see if these are the files that need to be backed up.
Please post ur outcome of we can all know if that works.
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thanks for the response but the need is like... i want backup the groups that i have created from my cintacts....
i can resore contacts but can not restore groups,..... so is there a good solution for the same....
shall ttry your advise in the evening....
any software thats able to backup/sync/update contacts n sms n apps n data OTA???
n how i sync my contact in android to google???
You can backup your contacts in contacts app('People') to your phone or SD.
Titanium backup w/roots, for apps + data
File manager w/o root, for apps but I don't think it backs up your app data
Sms I'm not sure about
You can then sync them to you dropbox if you have one.
It's the only way I know but it works
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K Dotty said:
You can backup your contacts in contacts app('People') to your phone or SD.
Titanium backup w/roots, for apps + data
File manager w/o root, for apps but I don't think it backs up your app data
Sms I'm not sure about
You can then sync them to you dropbox if you have one.
It's the only way I know but it works
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becoz i keep on flashing different room its very tiring to copy paste sd data from pc to sd and restore etc...i wish that everytime when i done flashing a new rom all my contacts n sms able to restore OTA automatically without hassling...
If your phone is rooted and your a flash addict like me then titanium backup pro is a must
Hi,you can use spritebackup ...
Wave secure backs up SMS
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I was on froyo 2.2.1 and upgraded to MIUI RC2/
I backed it up with Titanium, but it seem not to work on MIUI.
the SMS & Calls log programs crashes when I try to open them (after an attempt to restore through Titanium).
Is there a way I can import sms and logs from froyo to miui?
Thanks
pavels555 said:
I was on froyo 2.2.1 and upgraded to MIUI RC2/
I backed it up with Titanium, but it seem not to work on MIUI.
the SMS & Calls log programs crashes when I try to open them (after an attempt to restore through Titanium).
Is there a way I can import sms and logs from froyo to miui?
Thanks
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I am not familiar with MIUI but for the SMS back up you could use an app that backs those up and works with MIUI?
unfortunately from what you are sayingit sounds like you'd have to flash back to something that does work with titanium and then reflash? but that should work not sure about the logs though? think there are apps that back this stuff up to gmail? then restore from gmail?
probably more long winded than you wanted? have you tried simply restoring system data from titanium?
Simply use SMS Backup+ free from the market to backup to your Gmail account then import when you have done the firmware mod. Simples.
curioct said:
have you tried simply restoring system data from titanium?
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Thats exactly what I was trying to do.
Thanks for the advised. I'll try the app.
You can use
SMSBackup and Restore
Log backup n restore.
Both these gems are by Ritesh Sahu. The BEST one as yet.
Hope it helps !
You can also use "MyBackup free" from the market.
It can save and restore all you PIM including call logs.
Hey guys whats the best way or is there a way to restore all your contacts and text messages after rom flash. After every flash I have to redo all my contacts with photos and lose all texts, I use titanium back up for the apps but they say not to restore system data with tibu. thanks
The green system settings should be ok to restore, [sms/mms/apn] dialer storage will have your texts,.and contact storage will have your contacts.
Just restore those individually. Works for me.
i keep all my contacts in google so i never have to restore those, and for sms/mms/call log backup and restores i use
sms backup +
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync&feature=search_result
I use My Backup Root. When you back up Data (not apk data), you are given a choice of what you want to back up. When you restore data, you are also given a choice of what to restore.
When you restore APK+ Data, you are restoring data from the apks, not system data (with My Backup, TiBu may be different).
The only downside to my backup is most roms don't preload it like tibu. You gave to download from market after every flash.
If this has been any help, please don't forget to hit Thank You.
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mrhaley30705 said:
I use My Backup Root. When you back up Data (not apk data), you are given a choice of what you want to back up. When you restore data, you are also given a choice of what to restore.
When you restore APK+ Data, you are restoring data from the apks, not system data (with My Backup, TiBu may be different).
The only downside to my backup is most roms don't preload it like tibu. You gave to download from market after every flash.
If this has been any help, please don't forget to hit Thank You.
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if you copy the apk somewhere and put it in /data/app in the rom zip before you flash you won't have to download it from the market. Fyi
Interesting, anyways i just used Ti-Backup to reload my text messages
I backed up:
[SMS/MMS/APN] Dialer Storage 2.2.1
And have none of my text messages on the new ROM. Granted it's nice to clear out, I had some things I wanted to keep
Should I have backed up:
[SMS/MMS PREFS] Messaging 2.2.1
Instead for future reference and purposes?
Bane99 said:
Interesting, anyways i just used Ti-Backup to reload my text messages
I backed up:
[SMS/MMS/APN] Dialer Storage 2.2.1
And have none of my text messages on the new ROM. Granted it's nice to clear out, I had some things I wanted to keep
Should I have backed up:
[SMS/MMS PREFS] Messaging 2.2.1
Instead for future reference and purposes?
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Have you rebooted since restoring that data? If not, do it.
Android Manager for me. No Google cloud needed. Also, you can export your contacts to a .vcf file before you flash and restore from it after. Do this within the Contacts app.
Yeah... the rebooting thing. My ignorance, and my apologies. All texts are back now
studacris said:
if you copy the apk somewhere and put it in /data/app in the rom zip before you flash you won't have to download it from the market. Fyi
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Thanks. I will have to remember that for my.next flash. Right now, o am quite content with Continuum.
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What things CAN i backup with TiBU, and i have been playing with sgs tools, how does the homescreen back up work
That's what I did. Long press .vcf and save to phone. Quick n easy.
Miami_Son said:
Android Manager for me. No Google cloud needed. Also, you can export your contacts to a .vcf file before you flash and restore from it after. Do this within the Contacts app.
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kedster said:
What things CAN i backup with TiBU, and i have been playing with sgs tools, how does the homescreen back up work
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It backs up your home screen, minus widgets. But I think it only works on touchwiz launchers.
And you can back up almost everything, contacts sms, apps, etc.for a detailed list, look on the market page.
If I'm wrong, those with more knowledge please clarify.
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I always backed up the settings.
After I installed cyanogenmod I restored all my apps using Titanium backup manager.
When I open Go SMS Pro it does not show any of my messages. I tried restoring from previous back ups.
Please help Thanks
Trystan34 said:
I always backed up the settings.
After I installed cyanogenmod I restored all my apps using Titanium backup manager.
When I open Go SMS Pro it does not show any of my messages. I tried restoring from previous back ups.
Please help Thanks
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If you have Titanium Backup Pro....think you can extract from the Nand backup...I would suggest you to try MyPhone Explorer where you can backup your apps, messages and contacts+files to the computer easily via wi-fi, USB, BT as well.
Hope this helps.
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If you have Titanium Backup Pro....think you can extract from the Nand backup...I would suggest you to try MyPhone Explorer where you can backup your apps, messages and contacts+files to the computer easily via wi-fi, USB, BT as well.
Hope this helps.
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I have tried extracting from nandroid and still not appearing.
I had saved a message in private box and it is there but the other messages are not.
Trystan34 said:
I have tried extracting from nandroid and still not appearing.
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This feature is only with TB Pro and not in the free version.... u have that?
I know I have the pro version and have restored the app from it and it's still not there.
I think I backed up settings and not the actual messages.
I thought titanium backup would restore it though
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I know I have the pro version and have restored the app from it and it's still not there.
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Did u do the batch restore?with apps+user data?how was it?
yes it did not work. On the stock rom there was a app that backed up I think messages, contacts, calander etc. Do you know what it was? Maybe I could use that to get them back?
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yes it did not work. On the stock rom there was a app that backed up I think messages, contacts, calander etc. Do you know what it was? Maybe I could use that to get them back?
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I am not sure if I used it.I agree there was something which used the battery and drained it fast....think the devs removed it as we can use the TB for almost all things....
My sim contacts don't show up in cm also.
Titanium doesn't save sms, at least for Go, I've never had them restored except for private box. The only way is to save them from within Go. Try Appextractor that can retrieve sms from nandroid.
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My sim contacts don't show up in cm also.
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Open the Contacts and I remember there is something to be selected, to show the SIM+Phone contacts....if not, only the phone contacts are only shown. Check the CM thread...you will get some answer there....
BTW perhaps Go just read sms in stock sms app that's why they are not saved by titanium. Try to restore stock sms app's data.
If you backed up the sms you will find them in GOSMS/backup just take the latest backup and paste it into /sdcard/GOSMS/backup/SmsRestore and then from GO SMS app restore the msges.
Hello!
For backup of your SMS, calendar and contacts use MyPhoneExplorer – as already stated - it is free and will backup those including all SMS.
Titanium backup is good for your apps – but since you contact/sms/calendar app has changed it with the update to CM7 – Titanium won’t help you cause it only restores data for specific apps – and if they aren’t there it doesn’t restore the data for them.
As for the contacts from SIM - did you do import from SIM?
Striatum_bdr said:
Titanium doesn't save sms, at least for Go, I've never had them restored except for private box. The only way is to save them from within Go. Try Appextractor that can retrieve sms from nandroid.
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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! I used Appextractor and it worked!!! You are the best!!
I am so happy now!
Medizinmann said:
Hello!
For backup of your SMS, calendar and contacts use MyPhoneExplorer – as already stated - it is free and will backup those including all SMS.
Titanium backup is good for your apps – but since you contact/sms/calendar app has changed it with the update to CM7 – Titanium won’t help you cause it only restores data for specific apps – and if they aren’t there it doesn’t restore the data for them.
As for the contacts from SIM - did you do import from SIM?
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Yes I have and it says "No contacts on your SIM card." I have tried my sim card in another phone and there is contacts.
I have tried AppExtractor and it restored contacts!! They still not showing from sim though
Hello!
I don't use contacts from SIM since my old Nokia 3210-days - so I don't know any other methods...sorry...
You could try to bluetooth the contact using your other phone - if it is able to or try to export some other format (i.e. vcal).
I used Thunderbird with plugin for vcal to import my old contacts from my SE P1i.
Me too, I use only google sync.
Ok. Thank you for all your help.
I have got them back using AppExtractor. On the stock rom contacts there was a option to import facebook contacts. Is it possible in cm?
Hello!
I don't use facebook - so I will guess...
I am pretty sure it should be automatic if set it up in...
setting > accounts & sync
...if you have installed the facebook app - that is - of course...
When you set it up to sync with calendar/contacts it should do so automatically - at least this is the way it does with my MS Exchange and WhatsApp account.